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Amazon, opens new tab is developing software for humanoid robots that could eventually take the jobs of delivery workers, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. Amazon is completing construction of a "humanoid park," an indoor obstacle course at one of the company's San Francisco, California offices, where it will soon test such robots, the report added. The company is developing the artificial intelligence software that would power such robots, the report said, adding that Amazon plans to use hardware from other firms in its tests, for now....

8 min video Boston Dynamics’ advanced humanoid robot, Atlas, is set to begin trial operations in Hyundai Motor Group’s US manufacturing facilities later this year, marking a significant step in integrating cutting-edge robotics into automotive production, the company announced. The all-electric Atlas, capable of performing complex tasks like sorting car parts and maneuvering heavy loads, will be deployed at Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia to test its capabilities in real-world factory settings. Atlas, unveiled in its electric form in April 2024, showcases elite athletic abilities, including running, crawling, and cartwheeling, enabled by custom-designed motors. The robot’s deployment comes amid advancements in...

Abstract The Human Genome Project is an ambitious research effort aimed at deciphering the chemical makeup of the entire human genetic code (i.e., the genome). The primary work of the project is to develop three research tools that will allow scientists to identify genes involved in both rare and common diseases.

This is not CGI! First look at Ameca , most advanced humanoid robot from @Engineered ArtsDesigned as a platform for AI and human robot interaction (HRI) . Will be on show at #ces2022. For more information check https://www.engineeredarts.co.uk/robo... #robot #humanoidrobots #ai https://youtu.be/IPukuYb9xWw

Besides the ability to shoot guns, the Fedor robot was also trained to lift weights, operate a drill, do push-ups, screw light bulbs, walk upright, insert keys into a lock, open doors, and drive. The robot was initially developed for rescue work but engineers have suggested military uses for i Space agencies including NASA have been working on robots designed for a space mission. In 2015, the U.S. space agency sent a humanoid robot called Robonaut 2 aboard the ISS. It was the first dexterous humanoid robot to be sent into space. In June, SpaceX's 15th cargo mission to the...

A small, hobby-sized robot could herald the pilot of the future. At just 39.7cm (15.6in) tall, PIBOT -- a portmanteau of "pilot" and "robot" and not to be confused with Raspberry Pi-powered PiBot or 3D printer PiBot -- has been trained by researchers at KAIST to fly a human-sized aeroplane. The robot, presented at IROS Chicago earlier this month, has a video camera built into its "face", with software built in for runway detection and other visual cues. The rest of the buttons, sticks and switches allow the robot to control throttle, braking pitch, yaw, altitude, velocity, and direction, information...

Dr Steven Greer, who led the project and documentary, has hit back at critics who claim the body is a hoax. 'The CAT scan clearly shows internal chest organs -lungs and what appears to be the remains of a heart structure,' he said. 'There is absolutely no doubt that the specimen is an actual organism and that it is not a hoax of any kind. 'This fact has been confirmed by Dr. Nolan and Dr. Lachman at Stanford.'

Testimony from dozens of persons and police officers depict seeing what appear to be witches flying through the skies of remote Mexican towns. Several people videotaped the strange phenomenon. The creatures appear to infest the skies over an old cemetery.

Honda says it has developed new humanoid robot Dec. 5 TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. has developed a new model of its intelligent humanoid robot ASIMO, which can interpret the postures and gestures of humans and move independently in response. Honda said Dec. 5 the new robot can greet approaching people, follow them, move in the direction they indicate and even recognize their faces and address them by name. (Kyodo) Honda releases improved ASIMO robot Dec. 11 TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. showed reporters Dec. 11 an improved version of its ASIMO humanoid robot that walks and...

Wed Dec 11,12:02 PM ET Honda Motor Co. (news - web sites) has released a new model of ASIMO, its humanoid robot, which is able to interpret postures and gestures of humans, the automaker said in Tokyo December 11, 2002. Honda plans to begin leasing the new 4-foot model, seen Dec. 5, next month. (Honda via Reuters)